What We Learned Hiring 33 Engineers in Two Weeks
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DigitalOcean redesigned its engineering interview process to hire 33 engineers in two weeks, replacing the traditional multi-stage loop with a three-hour build session where candidates design, build, and deploy a working prototype using any AI tools they choose. The process eliminated redundant screening steps, aligned decision criteria upfront, and enabled offers within 24 hours. The approach reflects a deliberate bet on early-career engineers who treat AI tools as a natural part of how they build, not an add-on. New hires were shipping code within days of starting, contributing to a product launch at DigitalOcean's Deploy conference.
